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GE-15: Revelation, revolution or restoration

An election must be more than a search for honesty in a snake pit. – Stewart Stafford, American author Political maturity, voter sensitivity, citizens’ sensibilities, populist appeals, politicians, ploticians, concerned citizens and the dynamics of the Election Commission will take centre stage in a few days when prophetic pundits are agog with deep analyses and […]

Fast lanes for elderly, expectant mothers, disabled required

KUCHING: President of the Malaysian Medical Association, Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure a fast lane and conveniences for older persons, expectant mothers and the disabled. He said with 18 year olds now eligible to vote, a higher voter turnout and a longer waiting time spent in the queue […]

Wins in Iban majority seats will boost GPS

By Dick Lembang Dugun THERE are only two days left to pitch for votes. This Saturday will determine the results of the 15th general election (GE15) after a 14-day campaign announced by the Election Commission (EC). A total of 56 of the 222 contested parliamentary seats are in two states in Borneo, with a  total […]

8 days after surgery, wheelchair-bound FRU personnel joins early voting queue

JOHOR BAHRU: Despite having undergone surgery due to complications from diabetes only eight days ago, a member of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) here was determined to fulfil his responsibility as a voter in the 15th general election (GE15). Joining the queue during the GE15 early voting process at the Johor Police Contingent Headquarters here […]

Hishammuddin urges MAF personnel to come out early to vote tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: Caretaker Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has urged Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel to fulfil their responsibilities as early voters in conjunction with the 15th general election (GE15). He said every vote is crucial to ensure the country’s stability and prosperity. “Each vote is important in determining the government for […]

Hishammuddin wants Anwar to provide proof of GE15 early voting claim

SUNGAI BULOH: Caretaker Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein wants Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to provide authorities with proof of early voting being conducted by military personnel in Bera, Pahang and that they had been paid to do so. This follows Anwar’s statement yesterday that he had proof backing […]

Three election offences reported to police

KUCHING: Sarawak police have received three reports from pertaining to election offences committed in Sarikei and Kuching districts yesterday. A police spokesman for the 15th general election (GE15), Supt Douglas Nyeging Taong in a statement, said the police report received in Sarikei, was regarding an act of mischief. The report claimed that a political party’s […]

Straight fight in Tanjong Manis

TANJONG MANIS: The Tanjong Manis parliamentary seat will see a straight fight in the 15th general election (GE15) between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS-PBB) candidate Yusuf Abdul Wahab and Pakatan Harapan (PH-AMANAH) Zainab Suhaili. The official announcement of the nomination for the constituency was made by Election Commission (EC) returning officer Ismail Kasah in the Dewan […]

Three-cornered fight in Sibu; four-cornered clash in Lanang

SIBU: The Sibu parliamentary seat will see a three-cornered fight between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Democratic Action party (DAP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) in the 15th general election (GE15). A new face – Clarence Ting Ing Horh contesting under the GPS banner, will be against DAP Oscar Ling and PSB President Datuk Seri Wong […]

So far, 100 nomination forms sold in S’wak

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has sold a total of 100 nominations forms in Sarawak as of today (Nov 4) for the 15th general election (GE15). The nomination of candidates is scheduled today (Nov 5) statewide with the submission of nomination papers from 9 am until 10 am. Meanwhile, based on EC’s data as of […]